COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2 Series Aeroplanes
AD/BN-2/38 Flight Compartment Seat Back - Inspection NK
and Modification
Applicability: All models with flight compartment seats: P/N NB-99-H-007 manufactured by “ALAR” or P/N JS 114 S/Nos. prior to No. 239/9 manufactured by “JETSEATS”.
Document: Britten Norman SB No. BN-2/SB.69.
Compliance: Inspect within 100 hours time in service after 30 November 1976 and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 100 hours time in service until modified. Modify within 300 hours time in service after 30 November 1976.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Australian Parliament, provide a comprehensive framework for ensuring safety in civil aviation. One of the amendments to these regulations is the Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/BN-2/38, introduced to address specific safety concerns related to the Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2 Series Aeroplanes. This directive targets the flight compartment seat backs, particularly those manufactured by “ALAR” and “JETSEATS,” requiring inspections and modifications to ensure the continued airworthiness of the aircraft. The directive mandates inspections within 100 hours of time in service after 30 November 1976 and subsequent inspections at intervals not exceeding 100 hours, with modifications required within 300 hours of time in service post-November 1976. The objective is to mitigate potential safety risks associated with these specific seat backs, ensuring the ongoing safety and reliability of the aircraft in operation.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Regulations 1998, specifically within Part 39, mandates Airworthiness Directives that apply to certain aircraft, such as the Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2 Series Aeroplanes, regarding the inspection and modification of flight compartment seat backs. This directive applies to all models of the BN-2 series aeroplanes featuring flight compartment seats manufactured by “ALAR” with part number NB-99-H-007 or those produced by “JETSEATS” with serial numbers prior to No. 239/9. This regulatory requirement ensures that the aircraft remain airworthy by mandating a thorough inspection and necessary modifications to specific seat components to maintain safety standards. The directive requires inspections to occur within 100 hours of time in service following 30 November 1976 and subsequently at intervals not exceeding 100 hours, while modifications must be completed within 300 hours of time in service after the same date. The regulations set forth in this directive are binding for all entities and individuals involved in the operation and maintenance of the specified aircraft, ensuring compliance with the standards set by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105 under the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, include the AD/BN-2/38 which mandates inspections and modifications for the flight compartment seat backs of Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2 Series Aeroplanes (section 105.01). This directive applies to all models equipped with specific types of flight compartment seats: P/N NB-99-H-007 manufactured by “ALAR” or P/N JS 114 S/Nos. prior to No. 239/9 manufactured by “JETSEATS” (section 105.02). The document referenced for compliance is Britten Norman SB No. BN-2/SB.69 (section 105.03).
The AD/BN-2/38 imposes clear obligations on the operators of these aircraft. Firstly, it requires an inspection of the flight compartment seat backs within 100 hours of time in service after 30 November 1976, and then at intervals not exceeding 100 hours time in service until the seats are modified (section 105.04). Furthermore, the seats must be modified within 300 hours of time in service following the specified date (section 105.05). These inspections and modifications are essential to ensure compliance with safety standards and to prevent any potential hazards related to the seat backs.
Failure to comply with the requirements set out in AD/BN-2/38 could lead to serious consequences. Although the specific penalties are not detailed within this directive, non-compliance with Civil Aviation Regulations can generally result in enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). These actions may include fines, suspension or revocation of aircraft certificates, and potential legal proceedings. Operators must ensure they adhere to these directives to avoid such repercussions and maintain the airworthiness of their aircraft.
In summary, AD/BN-2/38 under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 sets forth specific inspection and modification requirements for flight compartment seats in Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2 Series Aeroplanes. Operators are mandated to inspect the seat backs within 100 hours after 30 November 1976 and subsequently at intervals not exceeding 100 hours, and modify them within 300 hours after the same date. Non-compliance could lead to significant regulatory and legal consequences, emphasising the importance of adhering to these safety directives.